Jannah Dennison grew up in Wellington, with occasional Canadian stints. She studied Music and English Literature to post-graduate level at both Victoria and Otago Universities, and completed a Masters thesis on the music of the Taize community in France, where she and her husband John had the privilege to spend two weeks—an ongoing formative experience.
Work as a music teacher and musician in Dunedin was followed by travel in Asia, and then a long period spent primarily as a full-time Mum, including three years in St Andrews, Scotland. After several years working with children and families at Lifepoint Church, Jannah is currently working as a freelance writer, volunteering in a range of church and community work, and enjoying some reading, cycling, and cello playing. She lives with her husband, John Dennison, and their three teenage boys in Tawa, Wellington.
Alistair Reese is a farmer, historian, and public theologian. He and his wife Jeannie live near Te Puke in the district of Tapuika/Waitaha. Here, Alistair talks to Jannah about some of the significant life experiences that have shaped his understanding of grief, loss, and Christian hope.
This feels like date night. Or, as the case may be, date late afternoon—lockdown edition.
In this interview with Jannah, pianist, composer, and teacher Gabrielle Peake reflects on her growth, and on how patience has shaped her life and work as a musician.